Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Our little "Baby-moon"...
So...we did it. After 6 years of saying we should go to Cape Breton in the Fall...we finally did it. We thought it might be nice to get away, even just for one night, just the two of us, before Baby #2 comes...and I am soooo glad we did. We had the BEST time -- Cape Breton is breath-taking, to say the least. We had perfect weather...and just enjoyed being together -- and were confident Jonah was having the time of his life with his Aunt Erin at home. We did miss him, of course -- but we seriously just had so much fun together. Pictures do NOT do this place justice -- though I'm sure a nicer camera could capture it a little better than mine did...here's just a few of the many, many pictures I took. We took our time and stopped whenever we felt like it...which also meant, we missed the ferry on the way back home, literally, but less than a minute -- the lady waved us to keep going - and when we got to the ferry, the 2 men walked down and said "too late"...luckily there is a Bridge - and it didn't take too much longer than the ferry would have. Other than that one tiny disappointment...it was a perfect weekend. Here's a few pictures to entice those of you who live 'away'...to come a little closer, and enjoy this beautiful land...AFTER you visit us in PEI, of course!!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
30 weeks (and definetely counting!)
Jason thinks I just forget, and that I was, indeed, uncomfortable when I was preggers with Jonah-boy, but...I KNOW - without a shadow of a doubt, that I was definetely NOT THIS uncomfortable. Mercy - I have 10 weeks, give or take, left to go...and I have had MANY moments of panic thus far in my pregnancy, counting down how many more months and weeks I have yet to go before this baby is OUT. Seriously - in the night, when I wake up to pee...sometimes its hard to go back to sleep, to lay down, and feel this active wee one inside me moving all around, inhibiting my sleep...and to not feel panicky about having a living, moving PERSON inside my belly. Isn't it the craziest thing?! I mean, really: there's a live human in.my.belly. Wild. I do love it, most of the time, but...sometimes I feel incredibly anxious about how I feel...wondering if I will ever feel GOOD again. I hate dieting - and don't have much intention of ever dieting, per se -- but...I need to get myself feeling better. January - the month of resolutions and new beginnings...couldn't come at a better time this year. Here's hoping I will NOT have a c-section this time, and will be good and ready to start MOVING again after this little one is OUT and in my arms, rather than my belly. After a month of delish food and Christmas-ing...it will be time...I can't wait.
In the meantime, however...I am trying to not beat myself up too badly for my lack of...participation, at times, in....life. ha. Like yesterday, at our family Thanksgiving...though I felt incredibly guilty most of the time, I did not do one single dish after our meal was done. I sat on the deck, soaking up every bit of breeze and sunshine while my older sister and Mom cleaned up...seems like the appropriate job for an older sister and Mom, anyways, wouldn't you agree?! Just kidding, Lor -- if you happen to read this. But -- thank you, just the same.
So -- now that I've shpeeled off some words, I will go lie this weary body down on the couch before Jonah wakes up from his nap...and before I trudge off to work. Its a rough life.
In the meantime, however...I am trying to not beat myself up too badly for my lack of...participation, at times, in....life. ha. Like yesterday, at our family Thanksgiving...though I felt incredibly guilty most of the time, I did not do one single dish after our meal was done. I sat on the deck, soaking up every bit of breeze and sunshine while my older sister and Mom cleaned up...seems like the appropriate job for an older sister and Mom, anyways, wouldn't you agree?! Just kidding, Lor -- if you happen to read this. But -- thank you, just the same.
So -- now that I've shpeeled off some words, I will go lie this weary body down on the couch before Jonah wakes up from his nap...and before I trudge off to work. Its a rough life.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
Seriously. Try these...you will NOT regret it. I tried taking a picture, and believe me...this website's is much better...so i take no credit for this:
...and the recipe is right there, too. I assure you, though its never cheap to make a yummy dessert...this is worth it. Delish. And I used this recipe, instead of the box recipe for the brownies. Do it. So. good.
...and the recipe is right there, too. I assure you, though its never cheap to make a yummy dessert...this is worth it. Delish. And I used this recipe, instead of the box recipe for the brownies. Do it. So. good.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Apple Picking
I had the best day. I feel quite tired, so I'll just post a picture to commemorate such a great day with my 2 favorite people. We had a wonderful day, just us...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
My life lately...
...as of today, I am 29 weeks pregnant. Which means, baby is about 2.5 pounds -- and my belly is...growing rapidly, to say the least. Which also means, more pressure on that darn sciatic nerve, which is basically my main complaint besides feeling extremely tired. I'm quite excited to finally meet this babe, and be a family of 4! Hard to believe.
...today I had my THIRD root canal. oh joy. I'm wicked hungry, but my mouth is still very frozen, so...I will try to wait a little longer to indulge my appetite. Which is hard to satisfy these days.
...involves frequent trips to the bathroom. Which is serving 2 purposes in the night-time, at least: emptying my own bladder, and...waking my 3 and a half year old to encourage him to stop peeing in his diaper. He's been potty-trained for over a year, and still pees and often poops, in his diaper. We are working very hard at it, though. Every morning, he either is excited that he didn't poop, or he hangs his head and says "oh no...not again..." Poor little fella. He's trying, though. So - hopefully by the time baby #2 arrives, we will only have a newborn in diapers...we shall see.
...we started a small group at our house. We've been part of the same small group with people from our church for 5 years, and decided that this year it was time...so...lastnight was our second time meeting...and it was great! We're studying the book of James...and even though most of the people in the group are actually friends of ours...I realize, in the discussion about trials...how difficult it really is to be really vulnerable in sharing personally about trials. That will come, I'm sure, but...still. It was great. Nice to not have to head OUT on a rainy Monday night.
...I dyed my hair yesterday. Its quite dark, actually. Jason doesn't think it looks much different, but...Jonah assures me its 'boot-iful', little darlin'.
...I'm enjoying reading these days...mostly just mindless silly novels, but...still - something I'm enjoying, along-side all the TV shows I am loving these days. And fall knitting has started, too, to make me feel even just a tiny bit more productive as I sit on my butt and watch TV...
...I am dreaming of selling all we own, to travel the world, and see and take pictures of beautiful things. Feeling like I want to get away before this babe arrives, but knowing the furthest we can get ourselves is Nova Scotia -- mostly thanks to the free ferry pass I won awhile back from our local radio station. So...trying to be thankful that we can even get ourselves that far. Hopefully in the next few weeks...
...I really should put myself down for a nap. I work tonight, and know I will regret not having even a tiny little snooze before heading out when Jay gets home from work. So...I sign off.
...oh -- and I almost forgot: I bought croissant glazed doughnuts this morning from the Superstore....you cannot believe how delicious these things are. Once this freezing wears off, I will be devouring one of those sweet treats. For the baby, of course.
...today I had my THIRD root canal. oh joy. I'm wicked hungry, but my mouth is still very frozen, so...I will try to wait a little longer to indulge my appetite. Which is hard to satisfy these days.
...involves frequent trips to the bathroom. Which is serving 2 purposes in the night-time, at least: emptying my own bladder, and...waking my 3 and a half year old to encourage him to stop peeing in his diaper. He's been potty-trained for over a year, and still pees and often poops, in his diaper. We are working very hard at it, though. Every morning, he either is excited that he didn't poop, or he hangs his head and says "oh no...not again..." Poor little fella. He's trying, though. So - hopefully by the time baby #2 arrives, we will only have a newborn in diapers...we shall see.
...we started a small group at our house. We've been part of the same small group with people from our church for 5 years, and decided that this year it was time...so...lastnight was our second time meeting...and it was great! We're studying the book of James...and even though most of the people in the group are actually friends of ours...I realize, in the discussion about trials...how difficult it really is to be really vulnerable in sharing personally about trials. That will come, I'm sure, but...still. It was great. Nice to not have to head OUT on a rainy Monday night.
...I dyed my hair yesterday. Its quite dark, actually. Jason doesn't think it looks much different, but...Jonah assures me its 'boot-iful', little darlin'.
...I'm enjoying reading these days...mostly just mindless silly novels, but...still - something I'm enjoying, along-side all the TV shows I am loving these days. And fall knitting has started, too, to make me feel even just a tiny bit more productive as I sit on my butt and watch TV...
...I am dreaming of selling all we own, to travel the world, and see and take pictures of beautiful things. Feeling like I want to get away before this babe arrives, but knowing the furthest we can get ourselves is Nova Scotia -- mostly thanks to the free ferry pass I won awhile back from our local radio station. So...trying to be thankful that we can even get ourselves that far. Hopefully in the next few weeks...
...I really should put myself down for a nap. I work tonight, and know I will regret not having even a tiny little snooze before heading out when Jay gets home from work. So...I sign off.
...oh -- and I almost forgot: I bought croissant glazed doughnuts this morning from the Superstore....you cannot believe how delicious these things are. Once this freezing wears off, I will be devouring one of those sweet treats. For the baby, of course.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Fall
I've been a little sad saying good-bye to summer, especially since it seems like it was extra-short this year! But -- I do love Fall, and September has been super nice, so...I guess I can officially say...it is time I finally clean my car of all its beach gear and extra clothes and towels...and accept the fact that we likely will NOT be swimming again 'til next summer.
We took Jonah to see his first movie in the theatre this morning. He's been talking about seeing a movie on the 'big screen' ever since I explained to him what it was about a month ago. He still is a little sensitive to 'scary' parts in movies, so we figured The Wiggles would be a good choice (for him!) for a first movie. A little annoying, yes, but...not scary in the least! (for a 3 year old anyways. for us, however...yikes.) Anyways. It was almost an hour and a half long, and...I think all 3 of us would have been satisfied after 45 minutes, but...we stuck it out 'til the very end, then headed into town to experience some of our outdoor Farm Market. We were a little nostalgic of NYC, walking around downtown this morning, with face-painting and balloon-twisting and yummy smelling varieties of food to buy on the street...it was nice. And much less crowded than NYC, that's for sure. I got a hair cut, and now the boys are both napping, and...I am about to join them once I hit 'publish post'...
Here's a few pics, though, before I sign off...
And a not-so-flattering picture of my belly (for you, Ang.)
Almost 28 weeks along. I know. I'm huge. People seem to feel free to tell me that, too. But...whatever, there's a human being inside me.
We took Jonah to see his first movie in the theatre this morning. He's been talking about seeing a movie on the 'big screen' ever since I explained to him what it was about a month ago. He still is a little sensitive to 'scary' parts in movies, so we figured The Wiggles would be a good choice (for him!) for a first movie. A little annoying, yes, but...not scary in the least! (for a 3 year old anyways. for us, however...yikes.) Anyways. It was almost an hour and a half long, and...I think all 3 of us would have been satisfied after 45 minutes, but...we stuck it out 'til the very end, then headed into town to experience some of our outdoor Farm Market. We were a little nostalgic of NYC, walking around downtown this morning, with face-painting and balloon-twisting and yummy smelling varieties of food to buy on the street...it was nice. And much less crowded than NYC, that's for sure. I got a hair cut, and now the boys are both napping, and...I am about to join them once I hit 'publish post'...
Here's a few pics, though, before I sign off...
And a not-so-flattering picture of my belly (for you, Ang.)
Almost 28 weeks along. I know. I'm huge. People seem to feel free to tell me that, too. But...whatever, there's a human being inside me.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Life as we know it...
...is changing...today is the first day of kindergarten for 5 year-olds, and back-to-school for all other kids. Its almost like I think I'm exempt - like it doesn't change MY life, because I think I have oh-so-much time before it will affect me...Its called 'denial', I think. I have two years left with Jonah before I have to 'send him off' to school. I am not completely fooled, however: I know time flies. I'm reminded of this often. And even in this current chapter we are in...it will be very, very different, in just a few more, short months.
Life with 'just one' will be no more...the reality of having 2 children is beginning - just barely, but still: beginning to sink in. I had a doctor's appointment this morning, and there was a new mom with an 8-week old little boy in there. Its like it hit me: I will have one of those in just a few more months. We've been in such a care-free (in some ways) stage of life this summer, going to the beach whenever we want, skipping naps, later bed-times, un-healthy lunches, because...we can. Jonah is so adaptable, and so ready for any and every new 'adventure' we present to him. He's easy, for the most part. So much fun and up for anything...I get nervous about thinking about having a newborn again - the sleep deprivation, the schedule of naptimes and feeding times, and changing diapers every hour...yikes. I'm very excited, don't you worry...just...a little apprehensive about how it will all change...'life as we know it.'
I sort of love, sort of hate change. The good things in my life, I don't ever want to change. The not-so-good things...I am constantly trying to find ways of manipulating to bring about change. Uncertainty makes me a little nervous. I'm not a super-organized person who can't adapt, but...I like to feel safe, to have a little bit of an idea of what's up. Already I feel out of the loop sometimes, if I miss out on things...what on earth am I gonna do when I have a newborn AND a toddler to contend with when making choices about socializing vs. family...
Anyways. I know I'm not the first to feel this way. I know I will adapt, as everyone does...but...still. just some thoughts.
We had an awesome weekend, camping, going to the beach...just soaking up those last days of summer. And even though school doesn't neccessarily affect ME...it still marks the end of summer, the beginning of Fall...and while Fall IS my favorite season...I still feel sentimental about leaving summer behind. We got such a late start, i guess...but, its definetely been an amazing summer...and there's something 'safe' about starting a new season, knowing with it will come some sense of routine and 'normalcy'...and Fall cooking and baking. And apple picking. And making pickles (hopefully!) and hopefully some grocery-shopping. I've neglected that much of the summer, just picking things up here and there, so i can get in as much of our beautiful beaches and nice weather as possible. But. Its time. I have GOT to get organized.
Rambling a little to much here, even for my liking...
Good-bye.
Life with 'just one' will be no more...the reality of having 2 children is beginning - just barely, but still: beginning to sink in. I had a doctor's appointment this morning, and there was a new mom with an 8-week old little boy in there. Its like it hit me: I will have one of those in just a few more months. We've been in such a care-free (in some ways) stage of life this summer, going to the beach whenever we want, skipping naps, later bed-times, un-healthy lunches, because...we can. Jonah is so adaptable, and so ready for any and every new 'adventure' we present to him. He's easy, for the most part. So much fun and up for anything...I get nervous about thinking about having a newborn again - the sleep deprivation, the schedule of naptimes and feeding times, and changing diapers every hour...yikes. I'm very excited, don't you worry...just...a little apprehensive about how it will all change...'life as we know it.'
I sort of love, sort of hate change. The good things in my life, I don't ever want to change. The not-so-good things...I am constantly trying to find ways of manipulating to bring about change. Uncertainty makes me a little nervous. I'm not a super-organized person who can't adapt, but...I like to feel safe, to have a little bit of an idea of what's up. Already I feel out of the loop sometimes, if I miss out on things...what on earth am I gonna do when I have a newborn AND a toddler to contend with when making choices about socializing vs. family...
Anyways. I know I'm not the first to feel this way. I know I will adapt, as everyone does...but...still. just some thoughts.
We had an awesome weekend, camping, going to the beach...just soaking up those last days of summer. And even though school doesn't neccessarily affect ME...it still marks the end of summer, the beginning of Fall...and while Fall IS my favorite season...I still feel sentimental about leaving summer behind. We got such a late start, i guess...but, its definetely been an amazing summer...and there's something 'safe' about starting a new season, knowing with it will come some sense of routine and 'normalcy'...and Fall cooking and baking. And apple picking. And making pickles (hopefully!) and hopefully some grocery-shopping. I've neglected that much of the summer, just picking things up here and there, so i can get in as much of our beautiful beaches and nice weather as possible. But. Its time. I have GOT to get organized.
Rambling a little to much here, even for my liking...
Good-bye.
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